ZM records non-stop & recording resolution issue & more ques

[barakuda28]

I have 6 cameras, set to Mocord. The issue is that they record all the time. Obviously the alarm gets triggered by something. The most weird thing is that it happens also to the cameras that have bad reception (they show blue screen all the time).

Can you point me what to look for?
I can provide my Options and cameras options, if needed.

Another question - I am using a GV600 card. Its spec state that it supports 640x480 resolution, but if I set this resolution to a camera, it becomes red and shows no image. It works only with lower resolutions. Why is that?

Last question - the cameras recordings are saved as JPGs. Can I make it save AVI or any other video format?

Thanks in advance!

[Carrier82]

Mocord is supposed to record all the time. Maybe you should try modect. Try setting your shared memory settings if the monitor turns red when you increase resolution. You should check the logs for clues as well (useful logs can be found on top right corner of web interface). You should try to setup one camera working properly first and then add cameras once you have one camera working. Easier to troubleshoot. Sure you can save to avi format by either converting them on the interface once you have ffmpeg setup or send them automatically via email.

I hope you find time to read this topic and the links on it before continuing on this topic:
http://www.zoneminder.com/forums/viewto ... 21&t=12385
Hint: Examining a good example of a request for help on the above topic may turn out to be a solution in your "poor connection" case.
Have a nice day!

[barakuda28]

Sorry, I thought Mocord means "Motion Record", and it will record only if it detects motion.
I will try it and read the links you gave me. Thanks!

[barakuda28]

I am trying to make ZM to remove the old recordings when disk is full. I HAD a filter called PurgeWhenFull, but I removed it by thinking I will be able to recreate it later.
Now I don't have the + and - buttons at right, using which I can create an advanced logical expression (set disk full percentage for example). How do I make those buttons show?

I tried to apply an image for you to see, but the stupid protections didn't let me.

Thanks!